Bioalmanac
Testagen
Testes peptide
Assigned to testicular tissue, and routinely mistaken for a hormone. It is not one, it is not claimed to be one, and that is the most useful thing to know about it.
Storage
- Freeze-dried powder
- Refrigerated at 2–8 °C, protected from light.
- After mixing
- Refrigerated at 2–8 °C. Do not freeze once mixed.
- Long-term, frozen
- Unopened powder is stable at −20 °C or colder.
Reconstitution — 20 mg vial, 2000 mcg dose
On a 1 mL U-100 syringe. Check every figure against your own vial before drawing.
| Water added | Concentration | Volume to draw | Units | Doses per vial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | 20 mg/mL | 0.1 mL | 10 units | 10 |
| 2 mL | 10 mg/mL | 0.2 mL | 20 units | 10 |
| 3 mL | 6.667 mg/mL | 0.3 mL | 30 units | 10 |
| 5 mL | 4 mg/mL | 0.5 mL | 50 units | 10 |
Dose ranges reported in sources
Descriptions of what sources report, not recommendations.
| Goal | Range | Frequency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course described in community sources | 1000–2000 mcg | Daily for a 10-day course, repeated a few times a year | Community practice |
When to stop
- Any allergic response: rash, hives, facial swelling or difficulty breathing. Seek urgent care.
- An injection site that becomes hot, spreading or produces pus.
- Any new or unexplained symptom you would ordinarily see a doctor about.
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